Services for Victims of Abuse
and Concerned Friends and Family

Assistance at Court
Court advocates are available to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in the District and Superior Courts for residents of Coventry, Cranston, East Greenwich, Foster, Johnston, North Providence, Scituate, Warwick, West Greenwich, and West Warwick. Assistance with Restraining Orders is also available at the Kent County Courthouse.

For frequently asked questions about protective orders, see our protective orders page.

For more information on which court you should go to or to contact a court advocate, call the EBCC Court Office at (401) 822-6680, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Assistance at the Police Department

The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center participates in the Law Enforcement Advocate Program with several area police departments.  In these departments, advocates are available on site to provide support, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.  Participating police departments in towns served by EBCC include Coventry, Cranston, Johnston, Warwick, West Greenwich and West Warwick. For advocates' phone numbers, please click here.

Counseling
A continuum of programs for those who have been victims of abuse.

• Individual counseling for both women and men
• Facilitated support groups
• Psycho-educational groups

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 738-9700, Monday-Friday, 9AM-5PM.

Specialized Services for Seniors

• Free individual and group support
• Assistance at court
• Help with assessing your situation and identifying resources to help

All support services are offered free of charge.